Ranch House Plans

The ranch style house plan originated in the United States and very popular during the 1940’s through the 1970’s. Ranch house plans have seen renewed interest for their informal and casual, single story open floor plans and the ability to age in place.

Ranch home plans are generally one story low pitched homes with large picture front windows and sliding glass doors which open to the patio in the back. Low and long roof lines make ranch floor plans also known as the “Rambler”. Combined living areas are typically separated from the bedroom area down a hallway. Ranch house plans have attached garages and can be U-shaped, L-shaped or rectangular.

Silvercrest

11-143

Heartington

10-550

Some people don't want the grand designs that remind them of living in a mansion. They don't want the vaulted ceilings, the stone pillars, or the gabled roofs. They want a simpler design that is fun, carefree and focuses on giving all the basic functionality a person is looking for without going to the extremes or offering frilly unnecessary elements. When a person is looking for a custom home design that is more informal as the home will grow and age with your family for years, then the Ranch House plan is the one to select.

The Ranch Style house plan incorporates simplicity into its function. Commonly the house has only a single story spread out over the lot as living spaces and bedrooms are located close together. Although consisting of a single level, these homes are not restricted to a small size. Homes can come in three bedroom sizes for couples and retirees up to five bedrooms for larger families. Large windows and glass patio doors allow for natural light to enter the space and make it feel more airy and spacious. Ranch home plans permit the incorporation of outdoor living spaces as porches, decks and patios bring the family together to enjoy the meal from the outdoor kitchen or host parties with the friends.

The layout of the home can be changed up to accommodate strangely-shaped lots. While rectangular plans are a mainstay for most house plans, Ranch Style house plans can also come in U-shaped and L-shaped designs. So you can select the house design that allows for outdoor living space along with indoor amenities so you have the best home desired.

Have an American home that symbolizes comfort and tranquility by selecting the Ranch Style house plan. When you are looking for a home that spreads outwards in a single story instead of built upwards, this home plan is the right one for you. Perfect for people with mobility problems or those who like having all their living spaces on a single floor while still giving plenty of room, the Ranch house plans won't leave you disappointed.

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